African teak  (Pericopsis elata)

Facts

Also known as: Assamela, Kokrodua, Afrormosia
Previously known as: Afrormosia elata
KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderFabales
FamilyLeguminosae
GenusPericopsis (1)
SizeMaximum height: 50 m (2)
Diameter: up to 2m (2)

Status

The African teak is classified as Endangered (EN A1cd) on the IUCN Red List 2004 (1), and is listed on Appendix II of CITES (3).

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